Falmouth Year In Review: 2019's Defining Moments

FALMOUTH, MA — Between now and New Years, Patch will be taking a look back at 2019 and recalling some of the biggest news stories from the year. From business to crime , it was a busy year in Falmouth. What follows is a list of some defining moments covered by Falmouth Patch in 2019.

Betsy's Diner To Stay Open In Falmouth

A vintage diner on Main Street that was expected to be torn down will instead remain open. Betsy's Diner closed Jan. 19, and the property was sold to a developer who planned to "start from scratch." Those plans appear to have changed. Read more here.

Woman Charged In MAGA Hat Dispute Facing Deportation

Federal immigration authorities detained a woman charged in an altercation over a "Make America Great Again" hat. Rosiane Santos, 41, is accused of accosting a man at a Mexican restaurant in Falmouth. Read more here.

Bad Martha Brewery Eyes Summer Opening In Falmouth

A Martha's Vineyard-based brewery is planning to open its East Falmouth location this summer. Bad Martha Farmer's Brewery is expecting to open in "late July or early August," a brewery manager posted on a local Facebook group. Read more here.

Stop & Shop Strike: Cape Cod Stores Affected

The Stop & Shop strike affected 17 stores on Cape Cod and the islands. Read more here.

Maggot Claim At Falmouth Chinese Restaurant Unsubstantiated

Health officials could not find evidence to support a woman's claim that a Falmouth Chinese restaurant had maggots in its food. In a May 1 Facebook post that was shared on local social media groups, the woman asked if the food at Golden Sails costs "extra for the maggots." Read more here.